About this vendor
Ilana Rubin Events, based in Southern California, specializes in creating unforgettable weddings across Southern California, Northern California, and destination locations. With meticulous attention to detail and strong vendor partnerships, their expert team ensures a seamless and stress-free planning experience, from design to execution.
Clients value their personalized approach, fostering trust-filled relationships that make the process as enjoyable as the celebration itself. Whether it’s a local wedding or an international destination, Ilana Rubin Events brings your vision to life with exceptional service at premier venues like Carneros Resort, Terranea Resort, Montage, Pelican Hill, Waldorf Astoria and more.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- Budgeting
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
- RSVP Tracking
- Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bridal Shower
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We give nothing but the highest recommendation to work with Ilana as your wedding planner. Ilana and her team gave us the wedding of our dreams, and definitely exceeded all of our ...
expectations. We booked full-service wedding planning with Ilana, so she was with us from the very start of the process. As busy working professionals, planning a wedding felt extremely overwhelming, but with Ilana by our side – she made it feel like a breeze. Ilana is everything you want in a wedding planner – she pays high attention to detail, she is easy to communicate with and is very responsive and punctual, she is creative and has an excellent eye for design, she is an excellent leader, and she always has the best attitude and will support your ideas and budget. She has had ample experience working as a wedding planner, and it shows. She made sure all our priorities for the wedding were met, for example, we wanted the best food and an oceanside venue within a more constricted budget and she helped us find an amazing venue and caterer within our budget. As for design, I think this is an area that Ilana truly shines in. My partner and I have not had any experience with designing anything, so I knew we would need a lot of help in this arena. Ilana assisted us with creating a color palette and design board, and really brought it to life beyond my wildest imagination. She had so many unique and creative ideas to formulate a cohesive design/theme to the wedding day – and it worked out beautifully.
Under the full-service wedding planning package, she practically did everything for us - she toured venues with us, gave us excellent recommendations for all vendors, set up all the meetings between us and the vendors/venue, always made sure we were on top of our timeline, and coordinated all the set-up for the wedding itself. Even on the day of the wedding, her team provides full support for the bride – one of her assistants Vanessa was with me all afternoon at the venue assisting me with putting on my dress, photos, carrying my veil and train everywhere. I felt extremely calm and relaxed before the wedding because I had full trust in Ilana and her team to ensure the wedding would proceed smoothly- and it did! Ilana made sure that my husband and I got to experience everything our wedding had to offer – we got to enjoy the entirety of cocktail hour, enjoy all of our dinner meal, and we were the first to enjoy our desserts and late night food (this was very important to us). We absolutely loved working with each and every vendor that Ilana recommended to us, and would definitely rebook them again for any future events. I have no doubt that investing in Ilana and her team saved us lots of tears, stress, sweat, and money in the long-run, so if you find yourself completely overwhelmed with wedding planning, please invest in Ilana Rubin Events to do all the heavy lifting for you! We are so grateful she did it for us.
Our wedding was absolutely perfect! From day one to the end of our wedding night, Ilana stood with us and kept our heads on our shoulders and still made sure me and my now husband,...
as well as all of our friends and family had the best night of our lives! 10/10 would get married again just to work with Ilana Rubin Events!
I’m convinced Ilana is the blueprint for what every wedding planner should aspire to be. She was the cornerstone to making our wedding come to life and without her, I'm not sure we...
could have pulled it off.
From the first call it was clear that she was organized, professional, and most importantly - fun! Her lightheartedness complemented her impeccable attention to detail, timely responses, and commitment to the vision. If I learned anything from Ilana (beyond how to be a rockstar planner) it's that event planning is not all stress, and can actually be a wildly enjoyable process.
Thank you to Ilana for making our easy breezy ocean-themed wedding seem effortlessly cool, when in fact, it was a ton of hard work that she gracefully carried on her shoulders.
If you want someone who will put your mind at ease during one of the most important days of your life - hire Ilana. She KILLED IT during my wedding and there was nothing I had to w...
orry about. Everything ran so smoothly and on time. I like to be involved in things so I was expecting to help a little bit before the wedding with set-up or making tweaks but her and her team completely took the reins and ran with it! I didn’t have to worry about anything the whole night and that is because of her and her team!! I got so many compliments from people at how well she did and again, keeping everything moving! My mom especially was really impressed since she's use to planning parties (on a smaller scale) herself. While planning the wedding, we'd have Zoom calls where I would come up with an idea or something I wanted. Never did she seay me from something or say she couldn't do it. Ilana was always positive and jumped into making it happen for me. So thank you so much for literally helping me create the wedding of my dreams and leaving me stress free! Guests after the wedding would still comment on how beautiful the wedding was and how well everything ran. That's exactly what I wanted and couldn't have asked for me.
We are so happy with Ilana! She did an amazing job. She communicated well and we discussed everything. The wedding went so well and Ilana was there at every point making sure...
that everything was perfect. She succeeded in making everything exactly as we wanted it. We highly recommend her. She is awesome and does a great job.
When we first got engaged, we had no clue what we were doing—until we found Ilana! From the very beginning, she guided us through every step of the planning process and made everyt...
hing feel so much less overwhelming. Her monthly Zoom calls, prompt emails, and attention to detail showed just how organized, thoughtful, and experienced she is.
Our wedding day was truly perfect—everything we dreamed of and more. Not a single thing went wrong, and we know that’s because of Ilana, her incredible team, and the amazing vendors she helped bring together. She handled everything so seamlessly that all we had to do was enjoy the day.
What really stood out to us was how much Ilana genuinely cared. We never felt like just another client—she always made us feel like a priority and supported us through every moment (even when we were stressed). Our day was not only beautiful, but completely stress-free, and we’re so thankful we had her by our side!!
If you're looking for a wedding planner who will make the process smooth, fun, and meaningful—Ilana is it. We can’t recommend her enough!!
Ilana (and team day of) was the absolute BEST DECISION I made for my wedding! My husband and I ran into an issue with our venue cancelling last minute. Finding Ilana to help me sor...
t out the mess and get everything planned in time was a God-send. From the get-go she was super clear, extrmely efficient, and always made us feel certain she had it every last thing under control. I must say, she single-handedly helped pull our dream wedding together in less than 2 months, while also being an absolutely necessary and seamless support system behind the scenes on our wedding day. Not only did I love working with her, but my bridesmaids and family raved about her all wedding weekend coming up to me to specifically point out how “on-top of everything Ilana is” and how “she’s such good energy.” I will be recommending Ilana to every single last person I remotely know it getting married in the future because she’s just that good. I cannot thank her enough for her dedication to our wedding but also respecting and supporting us in our vision every step of the way.
Ilana is truly the best of the best! From our first call with her, my husband and I knew she would be the perfect person to help plan our wedding. She is so knowledgeable, detail-o...
riented, patient, attentive, proactive, kind, and truly made our entire planning process so seamless. And on top of that, she is SO fun. We had a blast working with her and are so incredibly grateful she created a wedding that was perfectly suited to us as a couple. We got so many compliments from guests about how well put together the event was, and how much fun they had. We are her biggest fans!
Words cannot describe how grateful we are for Ilana and her team!
Ilana was so helpful from day one with all the little details such as color coordination to big details such as ti...
meline.
With an event as large and important as a wedding, the stress of the wedding can be so overwhelming. Ilana and her team did such an amazing job with making sure that we didn’t feel the stress at all and were able to enjoy our big day, during the planning and especially day of. Her depth of knowledge from years of industry experience really shone throughout the planning process and really did most of the heavylifting so we didn’t have to. She always followed up with us and was readily available for any questions or doubts I had, no matter how small. When there are hiccups that arise during the process, the immediate reaction is to panic, but I texted Ilana and she immediately responded that she was on it and not to stress at all because everything is fixable. I really felt reassured and the matter indeed did get resolved in no time.
She is so approachable and her energy is unmatched! She really made us feel super comfortable and I love that she is so friendly.
The big day can be so hectic and Ilana and her team were there to make sure everything went seamlessly behind the scenes. She was always attentive and I really appreciated that she was there to help with all of the outfit changes (which I did three times). She made sure we were comfortable and having a great time, all while making sure we were sticking to the timeline. They are true professionals!
Anyone that is considering getting married in the future should definitely invest in hiring Ilana and her team. They are so worth it and you wont regret it!
We could not have imagined our wedding without Ilana. We consider ourselves to be very organized and detail oriented, but with a wedding there are so many moving pieces and simply ...
knowing that we had Ilana in our corner gave us so much relief along the way. Ilana was always so helpful when any questions were sent her way and was great about checking-in with us to make sure we were doing what we needed to in order to be on schedule. We appreciated her energy and enthusiasm during all of our meetings and her ability to understand our vision and always bring ideas to the table. Words can't even describe how especially grateful we were during our actual wedding. On the day of the wedding, there are a million things going on and Ilana and her team handled it all with such ease and grace making the day so special for us. We were able to focus on being in the moment, with our friends and family. Her job is so hard, she has to juggle so many moving pieces in a very hectic environment all to make it the best day ever for us! We can't fully begin to describe how special that is to have a planner that you feel genuinely wants the best for you and that is Ilana to a tee! We are forever grateful, it was indeed the best day of our lives and we feel so lucky. Thank you Ilana- you are simply the best!!
Ilana's unwavering dedication and exceptional wedding planning skills truly made our special day extraordinary. Despite the challenges posed by multiple reschedulings due to Covid,...
she remained calm, professional, and never once showed signs of frustration. Ilana's attention to detail, creative vision, and meticulous planning ensured that every aspect of our wedding exceeded our expectations. Her ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances with grace and positivity made the entire planning process seamless. We are incredibly grateful for Ilana's expertise, patience, and the genuine care she invested in making our wedding a truly magical experience. Five stars are not enough to express our satisfaction and gratitude for Ilana's outstanding work. If you're looking for a wedding planner who goes above and beyond, Ilana is the absolute best choice. Thank you for making our Disney wedding magical.
We recently got married with Ilana and her team as our wedding planners and organizers, and only one word can describe the whole experience: perfect! The entire journey, from the i...
nitial meeting through the monthly planning sessions and then the week and day of, was simply a joy. Ilana takes what could be such a stressful process and makes it so simple – she gets to know exactly what you are looking for, brings multiple excellent vendor options to the table, and then actions each and every selection or desire you might have seamlessly. She provides you with the tools to ensure you feel completely in control, without you ever having to do any of the hard work! She responds to every question you might have at a minute’s notice and proactively brings amazing thoughts and ideas to the table, many of which we ended up including. When it came to the day itself it could not have gone better; we literally did not have a single issue across an incredibly enjoyable and happy day, had the most beautiful ceremony we could ever imagine, and then the most stunning and fun party afterwards! We fully and wholeheartedly recommend Ilana and her team to anyone – in addition to being the pinnacle professional she also became a great friend to us, and the amount of compliments we had from our family and friends about her just proves how awesome she is. Work with her if you want the perfect wedding!
Ilana Rubin Events did an amazing job planning our daughters wedding. I highly recommend her. She is professional, thorough and responsive on emails, texts and phone calls. She is ...
also a ton of fun! Every vendor she recommended did an outstanding job, too. Start to finish – fabulous!
I highly recommend Ilana, Hanna and the entire team! They're such a pleasure to work with! My company and I have worked with Ilana Rubin Events for a few years now, and it's truly ...
amazing to see how much care, thoughtfulness, and intentionality they put into each event. Their event design is always spot on, bringing the most recent trends and ideas to the event industry for their clients. I can't recommend them enough!
Ilana is an absolute superstar. Can't imagine a better wedding planner exists out there. We feel so lucky to have worked with her to plan our special day. Her positive infectious e...
nergy kept us excited throughout the entire planning process. Her attention to detail is next level and so comforting to help relieve any anxiety you may have as your big day approaches. She was so professional the entire time, and a perfect liaison between us and our vendors. She responded to all of our emails and questions immediately.
Countless guests told us that our wedding was by far the best they've ever been to, and it was no surprise to us with Ilana and her team running the show. She is such a fantastic person and even more amazing planner. Cannot thank her enough for everything!
We intereviewed a total of 8 wedding planners and Ilana was immediately the stand-out by a long shot. Her poise, confidence, and competence were so apparent, along with her vivacio...
us energy. We knew she could execute our vision for our wedding, and not only did she do just that, but she exceeded all expectations and elevated it in ways that we didn't know were possible. Her guidance along the way was incredibly helpful, as it's clear that her expertise is abundant and trustworthy. She knows the industry in and out, and her relationships with many vendors was a tremendous value-add. On the wedding day, she was an incredible show runnner and helped mitigate various issues, manage family groups, and provide endless support. The best part is that she does this all with a huge smile and a warm and loving attitude; she never makes you feel like you are a burden.
Ilana and her team are ROCKSTARS! We recently got married at Terranea, and from the very beginning Ilana was such a joy to work with. She is incredibly detail-oriented, professiona...
l, and made our wedding planning completely stress-free. I also deeply appreciated her honesty -- I know that can be difficult sometimes, especially when it comes to discussing budget and timelines. She really helped us navigate the entire wedding planning process, answering our millions upon millions of questions, all the while coming to each meeting with a bright and bubbly demeanor.
If you are debating hiring a planner, let me tell you...it is worth every penny. And Ilana and her team are the absolute best. My family was blown away seeing them in action the day of our wedding -- coordinating with all of our vendors, making sure guests were going to the right place at the right time, etc. They truly made our vision come to life, and the day was everything we could have imagined and more.
Thank you Ilana and the Ilana Rubin Events Team! We appreciate you more than you know.
xoxo, Lauren & Matt
When selecting a wedding coordinator, you want to find someone who is organized, knowledgeable, and a true people-person. With Ilana Rubin, you get all of that and so much more! Sh...
e is an accomplished business woman who has perfected her skills in wedding planning. She has excellent vendor contacts and resources which are crucial when planning a destination wedding. Ilana’s organizational skills made the process easily manageable as she prioritized what needed to be done and when without it being overwhelming. The team that she assembled on the wedding day to assist her with all aspects of the wedding were fantastic as well. They jumped right in to help wherever it was needed. As the mother of the bride, what I truly appreciated about Ilana is how well she connected with my daughter and how well she could read her mood and anticipate her needs. When the frenetic energy in the bridal suite became a little much, Ilana could see the impact this was having on my daughter and cleared that room. Ilana is sweet and thoughtful and you immediately want to embrace her and make her a part of the family. Ilana, thank you for all you did to make my daughter’s wedding flawless and magnificent. The weekend went by too fast but the memories will last a lifetime!
If you are a looking for a wedding planner, Congratulations! you can stop looking because you've found the best there is. From our first message with Ilana to our last she has been...
absolutely incredible and far exceeded our expectations. She is hands down the best decision we made when planning our wedding. My now husband and I knew we wanted a big wedding but were quickly overwhelmed by the daunting task of wedding planning. As soon as we hired Ilana, she took all of our stress and anxiety away. She gave us a few tasks at a time to complete making things very manageable while also keeping us on track and ahead of schedule. We were never once turned down from a vendor because they were already booked for the weekend thanks to Ilana's planning. Ilana gave us multiple vendor suggestions, all of which were amazing. Throughout the planning process Ilana was so quick to answer all texts and emails whether we were 10 months out from the wedding or two days. On our wedding day, Ilana and her staff were incredibly professional and kept our day moving on schedule without any hiccups. Our wedding was easily the best day of our lives and we have Ilana to thank for it!
I don’t know where to start. Ilana is truly one of a kind. She became not just a wedding planner but a part of our family. She listened to what we wanted and exceeded expectations....
She was with us every step of the way for the two years of planning we did and it all became worth it last night. Our wedding was beyond our wildest dreams and that was all due to ilana and her teams meticulous attention to detail, organizational skills, kindness, and determination. Ilana checked in on me all throughout the day and night and was with us till the very end! Ilana you did an amazing job pulling everything together, making sure we were fed, and making adjustments on the fly as needed. We love you so much, BEST WEDDING EVER!
The best decision we made after getting engaged was choosing to work with Ilana Rubin's team on planning our wedding! It was a perfect weekend at Terranea Resort all thanks to Ilan...
a's expertise, responsiveness, attention to detail, loyalty to her clients, organized tracking of budget and next steps, and amazing personality. She made the whole process easy and fun!!
There are really not enough stars that we could give to Ilana Rubin Events.
After we got engaged, we had no idea where to begin with our wedding planning process. I have never be...
en one to dream about my wedding day, but from the moment we met Ilana, we just knew that she would be the perfect planner for us. Ilana took the time to get to know us, understand our personalities, and what was important to us. The result was a wedding that was perfectly us in every way. The entire day was magical, and we have Ilana and her team to thank for that.
Ilana was amazing at keeping us on track with our busy lives. Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but Ilana made the process so smooth and enjoyable. She was incredibly organized and detail-oriented, which gave us so much peace of mind. We knew we were in good hands with her throughout the entire process.
Without Ilana, we would not have been able to pull off the wedding of our dreams. From start to finish, Ilana was there to guide us through every step of the way. She was always available to answer our questions, offer advice, and make sure everything was running smoothly. Without her, I’m positive that our wedding wouldn’t have been nearly as perfect as it was. Our friends and family who met Ilana at our wedding loved her too!
Overall, we cannot recommend Ilana Rubin Events highly enough. Ilana’s passion for what she does, her incredible attention to detail, and her ability to create a wedding that is perfectly tailored to each couple are truly amazing. Thank you, Ilana, for making our wedding day the best day of our lives!
EXCELLENT wedding planner - from start to finish made everything happen with a great attitude and attention to detail. Went above and beyond to help our special day be SO memorable...
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The most professional, hardworking, creative, thoughtful and top class wedding planners in all of CA. Ilana and her team made wedding planning a dream come true, and made the day t...
he most magical & beautiful celebration. Her relationships with the best vendors in the area was just incredible. My husband and I are SO thankful we found Ilana! Look to further for the best wedding coordinator!
I have worked on the venue side of events as a Catering Manager for over a decade and can say without a doubt that working with Ilana Rubin and her events team has been one of the ...
most enjoyable processes of my career. It is not often that both the Catering and Operations side of a venue can agree, but in this case it was unanimous: working with Ilana Rubin Events was a fantastic, seamless process.
From the moment Ilana came into the picture as an Event Planner for one of our recent weddings, things fell into place with an ease that speaks of immense professionalism, experience, and just natural instinct that cannot be taught. Ilana is very clearly doing what she was made for: executing a couples' vision to a tee while working within the logistical framework necessary for a venue to be successful. (A line that not many vendors are able to walk and balance.)
I cannot describe enough how rare it is to find a Planner and Coordination team that makes everything EASIER for all involved parties. This is a unicorn sighting and if you had any reservations about moving forward with utilizing her services, please hesitate no longer. You've found the one! And isn't that the whole point of a wedding, anyhow?
Ilana and Perfect The Event did a fantastic job! I am the father of the bride. We had a large wedding with multiple events over 3 days- and Ilana ensured that everything went off w...
ithout a hitch. And, I knew I didn't have to worry about anything because in working with her the months before, I knew she had it covered. Most importantly, every meeting, every discussion was fun. There is always so much to think about and worry about - but you are going to feel good about everything and just feel the joy in working with Perfect The Event. I cannot thank her enough. :)
Absolutely unbelievable. We had a VERY involved 330 person wedding (!) and Ilana and her team executed it as if they do that every weekend. Dozens of our guests told them that we r...
uined weddings for them, that there's no way any other event can ever live up to this, that it was the wedding of the century, etc. I'm crying as I write this — I can't even begin to explain how grateful I am for the entire Perfect The Event team in making our wildest dreams come true 😭 15/10.
Our wedding was an absolute dream, and we could not have done it without Ilana and her team! Ilana worked with us closely for ~2 years to plan for our weekend, and throughout our t...
ime together we were extremely impressed with her attention to detail, responsiveness, knowledge of what is important and what is not that important, and overall easiness to work with. There was never an email or text that was not answered within a few hours, never a concern that she did not have a solution for, and during the wedding weekend, never a moment when we felt like the logistics were not being taken care of. Our wedding weekend went by without a hitch, truly not a single time when we felt like things were not going according to plan, and that had so much to do with Ilana and her team. It is clear to us that Ilana loves what she does and genuinely cares about delivering the best day and memories for her couples, and we are truly thankful that we chose to work with her!
Ilana and her team are seriously one in a million to find! From start to finish, everything was so perfectly planned that it took an immense weight off our shoulders and just let u...
s enjoy our special day. We knew that from the start that having someone so knowledgeable and thorough would help us achieve the vision we wanted, but never could we have imagined how everything would turn out. Ilana and her team absolutely knocked every little detail out of the park and left us completely breathless! (And as a bonus all within budget). We absolutely cannot wait to work with her again for our next event just because of how truly magical she made our wedding day feel. Her and her team truly put and embody the "Perfect" in Perfect the Event!
Regardless of how much work it takes to plan a wedding, stop.... (Covid), keep communications going and then finish 2 years after you start (which is a lot). I would have hired Ila...
na again just to show up day of the ceremony and take care of everything like she did the first time.
All of that is a long-winded way to say, she was great the whole way through but a true champion day of. Absolutely recommend her to anyone and everyone.
Ilana was a pleasure to work with! From our first call she was incredibly helpful and SO organized. I cannot imagine planning my wedding without her! We had a budget in mind and a ...
Pinterest board, and Ilana was able to set expectations and help bring our vision to life! It was the BEST day ever, and went SO smoothly thanks to her! Would recommend Perfect The Event 100x over!!!!
WOW what an incredible weekend! Ilana and the Perfect the Event Team made our wedding a dream come true.
Ilana, owner & "fairy godmother" stuck with us for two years through a COV...
ID cancellation and truly went above and beyond the contracted “partial planner” services.
She calmed us when we were anxious, provided clarity when we were confused and you kept us on track when we got busy. The PTE team is group of professional superheroes and I am truly just lucky to have met them, and that they agreed to work with us. Ilana is an INCREDIBLE force and a beautiful woman.
Again, just WOW. You will NEVER regret working with this amazing company.
Ilana from Perfect the Event went above and beyond to make our wedding day and planning process seamless. There were a number of obstacles and stresses with Covid in LA County, as ...
our event was 8.28.2021, and Ilana was diligent about planning ahead and communicating with all of the involved people and parties so that our event would be PERFECT (redundancy intended!) She worked tirelessly to communicate with our venue, vendors, amidst all kinds of change, challenges and vendors going out of business due to the pandemic. She has brilliant and creative (yet very practical and doable) ideas and insights that she generously shares throughout the process. She is savvy with vendors and contracts and is well respected and loved by everyone in the industry! Ilana has a knack for both the micro and macro elements of an event of this scale in the way that she can execute all of the MANY details while also remaining mindful of the big picture. And she does it all with joy that radiates from the inside out! She was a saving grace for us throughout the process and my husband and I and our families are so grateful. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone!
The most important vendor you can book for your wedding or event is your planner, and I fully recommend Ilana with Perfect The Event. You work closely with your planner during the ...
entire process of planning your wedding so it’s important that you choose wisely, and as soon as possible. I was referred to Ilana through my wedding venue, but I was naturally drawn to her style through the content and images on her website and social media accounts. I was blown away with my initial video call with Ilana, as she went over my budget, vision, design, and provided tips and suggestions all prior to booking her services. Simply put, Ilana is THE best.
Ilana designed my wedding and provided all the photo inspiration to help my vendors complete the look and feel I was hoping to achieve. She is extremely efficient with her time and highly organized. She prioritizes your wedding to-do list in order of importance keeping your wedding on track which sets you up for success. She is an excellent communicator and has a fantastic list of preferred vendors she works with. Ilana helped me book all of my vendors for my wedding – she thoroughly vets their available services ensuring that you have the adequate coverage you need and that they meet your preferred style, all while staying in budget. What I found to be extremely helpful is that Ilana will present 2-4 top vendors that are available and in my budget, then allow me to interview them and get to know them. She did all the research, then set me up to make the final decision which saved me time and eliminated any stress. Ilana has creative ideas and solid suggestions that made her that much more valuable to have on my team, especially when it came to personalizing my wedding with small details that I wanted to incorporate.
My biggest takeaway is that I trusted Ilana – I knew she fully understood what was important to me and my husband, and she knew our vision for the wedding. I fully trusted her recommendations and suggestions to make our day perfect, and she still exceeded all of our expectations. She puts 110% of her effort and all of her heart into her work, and it shows. On top of all of this, she’s absolutely wonderful to work with.
Final Comments: Book Ilana with Perfect The Event – the value you get for the services provided will greatly exceed your expectations. Ilana and her team will go above and beyond to create and execute your dream wedding/event, perfectly.
Disclaimer: I’ve been planning and dreaming of my perfect wedding since age 5 and had very high expectations for myself and for my wedding planner. I know I may sound like a bridez...
illa, but I think I was nice along the way, haha. Let me just say that my wedding EXCEEDED ALL my expectations and would not have been possible without Ilana at Perfect the Event. Long post ahead, but the moral of the story is that hiring Ilana and her team at PTE will be the best decision you can make for your wedding planning.
If you are hesitant about getting a wedding planner, I HIGHLY recommend doing so and hiring Perfect the Event. Todd and I got engaged back in October 2019 and were originally planning a 120-person wedding in Orange County for Spring 2021. She took us to many venues, always with a smile on her face, and asked all the right questions. After over 15 venue visits, Covid hit and we changed our plans to a 9-person wedding in November, and then finally landed on a 40-person wedding in La Jolla in April 2021 (abiding by all guidelines). As our plans kept changing, Ilana was there every step of the way and very communicative and positive. She was so considerate of pricing and worked with us to downsize, then upsize, and alter our wedding vision several times. She spent so much time with us, and we always felt like a priority, even when we were planning the 9-person wedding.
As if this wasn’t enough, the day of took Ilana’s expertise and services to another level. As the bride, I woke up on my wedding day and everything was taken care of. I mean EVERYTHING!! For example, I was looking for my robe and Ilana’s assistant Gabi, saw me looking, read my mind, and handed me my robe in the next minute. Another time, I told a bridesmaid I wished we had more champagne, and Gabi immediately showed up with champagne and lip gloss for a post-sip reapplication. I didn’t even know she heard me. My last example involves my pup Buttercup (a timid but loud little terrier). Buttercup was on-call for a few photos and before I could remind the photographer, Gabi came down the stairs with a happy Buttercup in tow and poop bags tied to her satchel. A true angel.
All while I was being treated like a queen, Ilana was working with the vendors and transforming our venue into our dream wedding space. Since Ilana had been in touch with all the vendors, she knew exactly where everything should go and when. She gave a very detailed timeline, and everybody was always on the same page. As with any event, I’m assuming there were may have been a small hiccup during the set-up, but I was aware of NOTHING and had the most relaxing, pleasant, beautiful wedding morning as Ilana and Gabi took care of everything. Their experience and teamwork are so impressive and obvious as they both think ahead and were ready for ANY situation. Also, I may be biased, but our wedding was absolutely stunning and breathtaking.
After our wedding, I came back to my hotel room to find everything I left abandoned in the bridal suite neatly folded, packed away, and labeled. Ilana even left our phones out on the table and let us know not to worry about anything being lost. She is SO ORGANIZED and I honestly feel like my wedding would have been a dramatic nightmare without her. I have so many more reasons why you should go through Ilana and Perfect the Event, but I’ll wrap it up here. She is simply PERFECT.
Words can't even begin to explain my appreciation for Ilana! When my husband and I first got engaged the thought of planning a wedding seemed absolutely overwhelming—it did not hel...
p that soon after we moved out of state. We thought planning a wedding long distance would be impossible but with Ilana’s help everything was so easy. Ilana’s positive personality and professionalism got things done efficiently. Ilana made sure to consistently check in with us and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable as decisions were made for the wedding.
Having a COVID wedding is not ideal but Ilana worked with us to figure out all our options. We opted to have our wedding ceremony in June 2020 and postpone our reception to June 2021. Ilana made sure to keep us informed as things quickly changed with openings and closures. We are so thankful and happy that we chose Ilana to be with us on our wedding journey. Postponing our reception allows for us to keep working with Ilana and we could not be more ecstatic about it. Ilana is phenomenal and I thank her for helping me keep my sanity throughout all of this.
Ilana was truly the best ever! From the moment we reached out to her she was a pleasure to work with. Being the 2nd tome planning a wedding due to covid, she made the 2 months of p...
lanning a very organized and a total success. Her patience and professionalism is also excellent. Our wedding day went perfect and we couldn’t have done it without her! Thanks for all your help Ilana!
Ilana is a ROCKSTAR and you should absolutely hire her!
Throughout the wedding planning process and day-of coordination, she seriously went above and beyond and the result was a ...
wedding day even more special than we could have even dreamed of! Ilana is...
Dedicated: She is generous with her time and really makes you feel like she is 100% in it with you every step of the way. No question, idea, or comment is a burden to her and she goes to whatever length necessary to produce the wedding of your dreams.
A strong communicator: Fast in her responses and is flexible to communicate via email, text, phone call, FaceTime, or whatever means works best for you as her client. After every conversation, we felt confident in next steps and understanding the plan we had just discussed.
A true partner: She is such a great thought-partner and is very easy and fun to collaborate with. She listens to your ideas, and brings ideas of her own, and works with you to bring these ideas to life in a way that feels true to the shared vision.
Detail-oriented: Ilana leaves no stone unturned and makes sure that every little loose end is tied up - including payments to vendors, personal items we needed to bring, detailed timeline for the setup, day of event, and breakdown.
Proactive: She's always thinking 2 steps ahead and goes out of her way to coordinate details so it's as easy on the couple as possible.
Friendly: Every conversation with Ilana feels like you're talking to your friend and is very open and inviting. She approached our families with so much warmth that immediately made them feel at ease.
Budget-conscious: She keeps your budget at the forefront of her mind and never makes you feel like you will put that budget at risk. She helped us find ways to meet our budget that would still deliver on our vision and even personally helped pick up items from vendors so we could save on delivery costs.
We are so grateful to have had Ilana as our wedding planner!!
I met Ilana Rubin after I had attended two very different (read: style, colors, vibe) weddings that Perfect The Event coordinated. In my situation I needed a wedding coordinator w...
ho could think outside the box; execute the Bride's vision; keep the Bride within budget; and communicate across many different time zones since the wedding was in Newport Beach, the Bride lives in London and I(MOB) am often on the east coast. Perfect The Event delivered in a big way. The wedding was in a word EPIC. And it went so smoothly; beyond anything I could have imagined. Ilana made the planning process fun and stress free. Were there issues? Of course, but they were handled quickly and efficiently. You can not ask for anything more. Now I have to come up with another event so that I can work with Ilana again. Love her and her team. Thank you Perfect the Event for making my daughter's wedding everything she dreamed of!
When I got engaged, I thought wedding planning would be a breeze for me because I wanted everything "simple".... I was so wrong. Even a simple wedding is so stressful! The whole pr...
ocess nearly killed me and I hated every minute of it. I didn't want to approach my wedding day with stress, anxiety, and dread. So, 4 months away from the big day, I got in touch with Perfect the Event, and immediately felt better. They took LOADS of stress off my shoulders and were so incredibly patient with me.
If you think you don't need a planner... you do. Trust me, it is worth every penny. I only wish I had been with them since day one!
They helped us with invitations, vendor contacts, timeline, decorations... you name it, they do it. They think of things that never would have crossed my mind. Their organization is stellar and made it so easy to know what I had to do and when to get it done. We were easily able to keep track of guests, addresses, menu selections (and allergies!), registry, and budget.
Ilana, Mikaela and Tonya worked my wedding day and I couldn't be more grateful for these wonderful women who are out there every day making sure other women are taken care of. They are kind, down-to-earth, and their presence calmed me down in the most stressful moments.
My wedding day turned out to be the absolute best day of my life - all thanks to this amazing team. I couldn't have done it without them!
Do yourself a favor and reach out to Perfect the Event - you will not regret it, I promise!
My husband and I fell in LOVE with IIana and her team as soon as we met! They made us feel like family from start to finish and really did "Perfect The Event". Our wedding planning...
and wedding day was 100% stress free all thanks to this ROCK STAR OF A TEAM!
XOXO,
Kailey and Daniel Hale
I dont event know where to begin.... reflecting on my wedding day brings tears to my eyes every time because everything was exactly how I imagined it and more! Truly every single d...
etail was perfect and not only my husband and I were blown away but all of our guests as well.
Ilana and her team took all the stress out of planning a wedding so that we could truly enjoy the whole process. Not only that but Ilana was a complete JOY to work with and someone I consider a friend who I hope to keep in touch with. The service was flawless, attention to detail unparalleled and Ilana truly went above and beyond for not only me but my whole family. All of her recommended vendors are incredible and I loved every single one of them.
I could literally go on for hours about how grateful I am to have found Ilana and her team and how much I appreciated their constant support on the day and throughout the whole process. They are superstars in the industry and I cannot recommend them enough.
Perfect The Event deserves 10,000,000 out of 10 on the scale and that is the honest truth.
5 starts is truly not enough to show how incredible Ilana and her team are. My husband and I knew we needed a full time planner from start to finish since we would be living abroad...
while planning a wedding in southern California. We met with Ilana and immediately clicked. She was so organized, understanding, caring, and truly made the planning process such a personal experience. Each piece of our wedding was such a joint effort where Ilana would take one of our visions or suggest something so custom to us and execute it in an amazing and beautiful way. It really was the wedding of our dreams and Ilana and her team were the biggest part of making that happen. We had 1.5 years to plan and Ilana was so amazing at giving us time to breathe when we needed it, and then reaching out when it was time to start things up again and choose another vendor. She guided us every step of the way and was so responsive to every email, which was so amazing since we had a 9 hour time difference to work with. Every vendor she referred us to was fantastic. I received constant compliments from family and friends about how amazing the food, photography, officiant, flowers, music, design and everything else were, which all the credit goes to Ilana and the relationships she has made with some amazing people in the wedding industry. On our wedding day her whole team was so attentive, helpful, professional, and all around amazing. If you are even slightly considering having a planner, get one and make sure it is Perfect the Event. It was the best wedding decision we made and a huge reason why our wedding day was truly the best day ever for both of us.
Where do I start with Ilana from Perfect the Event? First off, she is absolutely AMAZING! When I first reached out to her on here (theknot.com), I was extremely impressed with her ...
response time--within in minutes, sometimes seconds! She quickly set up a skype call with me and Billy to discuss our wedding vision before she provided us proposals for her services. Let me tell you----she was worth EVERY PENNY!! From creating the budget, finding ALL my vendors, designing everything with my vision in mind, detailing every minute of the wedding day, and responding to emails and texts in lightning speed, to say that Ilana is an expert in what she does is an understatement. She made everything extremely easy for me and Billy. She is beyond professional and sincere. Because of her close contact with me and just the loads of support that she has offered and given, I see her as way more than my wedding planner--she is a wonderful and caring friend! As I said earlier, Ilana and her team at Perfect The Event did an AMAZING job for my wedding. I cannot thank Ilana enough! You will not be disappointed WHEN you choose Perfect The Event for your planning services!
Perfect the Event team is wonderful. Ilana is awesome. From the first meeting, she made me feel comfortable, she made me feel like we have been friends for a long time. Her organi...
zational skills is top notched. She answers my questions, inquiry and concerns in a speed of light. My wedding wouldn't be the way I wanted if not for Ilana and her team. Her team made sure me and my fiancé (then) was worry free, stress free the day of the wedding. I didn't only found an excellent wedding planner but I found a friend in Ilana. Bride's hire her and her team, the company's name speaks for itself!!!.
Ilana is absolutely amazing to work with! When we began our wedding planning, we spoke to a lot of wedding planners and Ilana really stood out! We immediately knew we wanted to hir...
e her! Her passion for event planning, her incredible organizational skills, and her professionalism makes her one of a kind! She was such a joy to work with throughout the wedding planning process, and our wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to her and her team! Many of our guests and our vendors raved about her and her team! She really knows her stuff!
I can’t say enough good things about Ilana and The Perfect the Event team!!! They are simply amazing! We hired Ilana for day of services and design help because we had a vision for...
what we wanted but I am not so good at picturing the end result! From day one we just clicked with Ilana, she is the most genuine person and really cares about making your day special. Ilana is very organized and quick to respond to emails and texts, which is great for me because I had a lot of questions lol!! Our wedding day was pure magic and we owe it all to Ilana and Perfect the Event! I can easily say we have a new friend in Ilana!!
Ilana was so extra above and beyond when it came to our wedding. We knew we loved our venues and I thought my wedding was going to be easy (small and super simple/short wedding) b...
ut when it came down to the details it wasn't. Ilana stepped in beyond her role and answered all my questions. Any hiccups we had along the way, she had a solution and the what I thought was stressful got resolved so quickly!
On the day of the actual wedding, every moment was so surreal! Nothing went wrong. I never imagined my own wedding to be so extra. Both Ilana and Mikaela helped us wrangle our guests, work with our vendors, and helped us get to where we needed to be. It was so wonderful to work with Perfect the Event and cannot emphasize how easy, flawless and smooth they made this wedding feel! Currently thinking of excuses to work with them again~
Pros:
Professional
Personable
Responsive
Well Connected
Organized
Amazing
Cons:
You miss out on the "wedding planning is the most stressful thing ever" feeling
Ilana and her ...
team are just astounding. I've never met someone so organized and passionate about what they do. Ilana was a DREAM to work with during the planning process and really takes your vision to the next level, all while staying in your budget!! My wedding was absolutely flawless....seriously. If anything went awry, I never heard of it because Ilana handled it before it ever got to me. I can't recommend her enough. Do yourself a favor and let Ilana handle this.
We were so lucky to have found Ilana! We knew right away this experienced and knowledgeable event planner would be able to help us make our wedding vision a reality. A real profe...
ssional, she was very accessible and offered advice and assistance whenever needed. The wedding ceremony and reception were flawless due to her wonderful planning, organizational skills and her ability to keep everyone focused and happy!
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